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Alalam News Network

Lebanese factions at Qatar talks
BBC News, UK - 3 hours ago
Lebanon's rival political leaders are holding talks in Qatar aimed at ending the sectarian conflict which left at least 65 people dead in recent days. ...
Bickering Lebanese politicians start talks in Qatar AFP
Lebanese leaders face hurdles at tense Qatar talks Reuters South Africa
Qatar hosts Lebanon dialogue Aljazeera.net
Xinhua - Gulf Daily News
all 677 news articles
5/17/2008 6:07:20 AM

Oil market balanced, no need for OPEC meet before Sept: Qatar
Reuters - 5 hours ago
DUBAI (Reuters) - Oil markets are balanced and there is no need for an emergency OPEC meeting before September, Qatari Oil Minister Abdullah bin Hamad ...
5/17/2008 4:18:38 AM

Lebanon government, opposition off to Qatar for talks
Arkansas Online, AR - 5 hours ago
BY HUSSEIN DAKROUB AP BEIRUT, Lebanon — Leaders of Lebanon’s US-backed government and the Hezbollahled opposition went to Qatar on Friday for the ...
Wounding of 3 diplomats in Iraq spurs Iran protest Arkansas Online
Fannie Mae OKs less down for homes Arkansas Online
all 73 news articles
5/17/2008 4:18:26 AM

Lynchburg News and Advance

Faiths meet in Muslim heartland
Toronto Star,  Canada - 8 hours ago
DOHA–Lebanon's rival leaders are meeting in Qatar in hopes of ending the conflict pushing their country to the brink of civil war. ...
Islamic world has sheltered Jewish people throughout history: rabbi Tehran Times
all 100 news articles
5/17/2008 1:33:47 AM

Gulf Times

Qatar bourse crosses landmark in week
Gulf Times, Qatar - 10 hours ago
By Santhosh V Perumal DOHA: Domestic institutions were instrumental in maintaining the bullish momentum in Qatar’s bourse in the week ended May 15, ...
5/16/2008 11:19:07 PM

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دولة قطر
Dawlat Qatar

State of Qatar
Flag of Qatar Coat of arms of Qatar
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: As Salam al Amiri
Location of Qatar
Capital
(and largest city)
Doha
25°18′N 51°31′E
Official languages Arabic
Government Monarchy
 - Emir Hamad bin Khalifa
 - Prime Minister Abdullah bin Khalifah Al Thani
Independence1 from the United Kingdom 
 -   September 3, 1971 
Area
 - Total 11,437 km² (164th)
4,416 sq mi 
 - Water (%) negligible
Population
 - July 2006 estimate 839,213 (158th2)
 - 2004 census 744,029 [1] (159th)
 - Density 74/km² (121st)
192/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
 - Total $25.01 billion (102nd)
 - Per capita $31,397 (11th)
GDP (nominal) 2005 estimate
 - Total $37.85 billion (62nd)
 - Per capita $43,110 (7th)
HDI (2004) 0.844 (high) (46th)
Currency Riyal (QAR)
Time zone (UTC+3)
 - Summer (DST) (UTC+3)
Internet TLD .qa
Calling code +974